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Originally Posted by UGAalum94
I realized much more of a jerk than I intend, sorry.
There's something to be said for voting for who you most believe in, but there's also something to be said for being more pragmatic.
Those of us with lesser of two evils thinking hope that we get a government that is more likely to reflect our beliefs than the other government that could possibly be voted in. And it really will come down to one or the other. And they are both likely to not change much, you are right.
On the other hand you can have the satisfaction of not having participated with a third or minor party vote, but that's about all you'll get.
I think the thing to do is to push for the people you want at the primary level of the big parties, like the Paul folks did this year. Or to push for the establishment of a more parliamentary system, but I don't think that's likely to happen.
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Being pragmatic seems to me to mean settling for more of the same. I'm tired of it.
Just here on GC - look how many intelligent, politically concerned GCers have stated they are voting for a candidate they do not feel would be the best president/senator/whatever. Imagine what kind of change could be wrought if everyone STOPPED being pragmatic, and instead became a little idealistic.
You may say that I'm a dreamer.
But I'm not the only one.
I hope some day you'll join us.
Thank you, John Lennon.
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